1. + SAT and ACT The clock is ticking! Senior Advisory August 25, 2015

2. + Structure of Each Test Review Ten Sections: 3 Critical Reading 3 Math 3 Writing 1 Experimental (masked to look like a regular section) Five Sections: English Math Reading Science Optional: Writing (required by most colleges) 1 Experimental section (only added on certain test dates) SATACT

3. + Test Content Review Math – up to Geometry & Algebra II Reading – sentence completion, short and long critical reading passages, reading comprehension Writing – grammar usage, word choice and essay writing Math – up to Trigonometry Science – charts, graphs and data interpretation Reading – four passages, one each of Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities and Natural Science English – grammar Writing – persuasive essay SATACT

4. + Testing Time 3 hours, 45 minutes – including an un-scored 25 minute experimental section 2 hours, 55 minutes (optional 30-minute writing section) SATACT

5. + Cost $54.50 There are some fee waivers available for the school year. If you are registered for free or reduced lunch you would qualify for a waiver. See the counseling office for details. $56.50 with writing section There are some fee waivers available for the school year. If you are registered for free or reduced lunch you would qualify for a waiver. See the counseling office for details. SATACT

6. + Why should you take it (again)? It is a college entrance exam – 4-year colleges require it. If you did take it last Spring, look at your scores compared to the school you want to apply (Freshman Profile). Sample: https://www.collegedata.com/cs/data/college/college_pg02 _tmpl.jhtml?schoolId=713 https://www.collegedata.com/cs/data/college/college_pg02 _tmpl.jhtml?schoolId=713 Chances are you will IMPROVE!

7. + Side Note…… It is the beginning of the school year – you need to file a FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH FORM each year. Even if you never eat in the cafeteria – it can benefit you with these tests AS WELL AS college applications. Please stop by the front office and pick up a form if you haven’t done so already. IT’S IMPORTANT!!!!!

8. + When do I take these exams? October 3 rd Test Date – REGISTRATION DEADLINE = September 3 rd November 7 th Test Date– REGISTRATION DEADLINE = October 9 th This is the last exam given at FBHS for Fall 2016 Admissions Go by the counseling office for help Otherwise go to: www.collegeboard.com October 24 th Test Date - REGISTRATION DEADLINE = September 18 th Go by the counseling office for help Otherwise go to: www.actstudent.org SAT ACT

9. + If time allows: Check out the question of the day: SAT = http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of- the-dayhttp://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of- the-day ACT = http://www.actstudent.org/qotd/http://www.actstudent.org/qotd/ Time permitting, wander through the sites.

10. + Next Steps: If you think you might apply to a 4-year college or university, it is a good idea to take one of these exams and see how you do. See someone in the counseling office for help with registration. You are more than welcome to do it at home (need credit card if you don’t have a waiver), but we can help and have fee waivers (with qualifications & while supplies last). DON’T PROCRASTINATE – The counselors only have 2 computers!!!!!